Beekeeping Basic and Improvers Course

BBKA

This one day course covers the syllabus for the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) Basic Assessment. Ideal for those wishing to improve their beekeeping knowledge and skills and for those wishing to take (and pass) the optional Basic Assessment.

Course Outline

Natural History of Honeybees

Setting up an Apiary

The Beekeeping Year

Feeding Bees

Swarm Control

Pest and Diseases

Plants for Bees

Products of the Hive

plus 2 practical sessions at the Apiary

The optional BBKA Basic Assessment is organised by local beekeeping groups. Candidates need to be BBKA Members with one year’s beekeeping experience and to pay a fee of £20 to the BBKA

Entry Requirements:

At least one season’s experience with honeybees.

For those with no experience, the Taster Day and the Hive and Frame Assembly courses are recommended.

Dates & Location:

Date: 7th July 2018

Time: 09:00- 17:00

Location: Plumpton

Duration:

1 day

Costs:

£130

Facilities

With over 800 hectares at your disposal, we’ve got excellent facilities for you to develop your knowledge and practical skills.